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Ira and Isabelle, who live in a tiny red house by the sea, decide one night to escape the sound of the city’s beeping cars and sail off to a faraway land where they learn from a new friend—a robin with a soft voice—that dreams really can come true. The book contains an audio CD that features the narrated story as well as 10 original heartwarming dream songs, and an exquisite rendition of Johannes Brahms’ classic “Cradle Song.”

Beautifully produced, fully engaging, and thoroughly ‘child friendly’, this album is impressively entertaining and highly recommended as an enduringly popular acquisition for family and community library collections.CHILDREN’S BOOKWATCH

Indie musician and singer-songwriter, Hilary Grist has had her work featured on several television shows including Grimm and Being Human on NBC, Cedar Cove on Hallmark Channel, Degrassi on Much Music, The Next Generation on CTV and Endgame on CBC. Her illustrious career also includes an international tour covering parts of Asia and appearances at several Canadian music festivals. Her visual artistry skills are showcased with the use of clay formations, handmade sets and photography resulting in vivid and unique, three-dimensional characters.

Indie musician and singer-songwriter, Hilary Grist has had her work featured on several television shows including Grimm and Being Human on NBC, Cedar Cove on Hallmark Channel, Degrassi on Much Music, The Next Generation on CTV and Endgame on CBC. Her illustrious career also includes an international tour covering parts of Asia and appearances at several Canadian music festivals. Her visual artistry skills are showcased with the use of clay formations, handmade sets and photography resulting in vivid and unique, three-dimensional characters.